MauiTime Fashion Issue Feature

February 26, 2009

When thumbing through the pages of a fashion magazine, it's easy to forget that "fashion" is a word with two meanings. The first, obvious meaning is similar to "style" and indicates the latest favored way to dress, accessorize, etc. The second meaning implies creativity and improvisation. Like: he fashioned a canoe out of a hollow tree. 

In this year's fashion issue, we marry those two meanings.

No, we're not including sewing patterns and tips on where to find the best fish bones out of which to whittle needles. But we are showing how secondhand clothing can look just as sexy, stylish and up-to-date as the freshest shipment to hit mall racks.

This is good news at a time when many—maybe even most—women can't afford to expand their wardrobes. 

The photos on the following pages feature models wearing nothing but items from some of Maui's consignment boutiques, so you can see for yourself how easy it is to look fabulous despite the fact that you're on a budget.

So get creative. That is, after all, the meaning of fashion.

photo: Sean Michael Hower.

Bead, shell and silver necklace by Maui artist Pua ($9.99); Ralph Lauren white halter top ($9.99); Blue Sky bohemian skirt ($8.99); Nine West camel colored leather sandals ($11.99)

photo: Sean Michael Hower.

Earrings by Maui artist Tiana ($9.99); Polli tunic ($14.99); Billabong belt ($12.99); Bracelet ($7.99); American Eagle Outfitters leggings ($4.99)

photo: Sean Michael Hower.

J. Crew floral headwrap ($4.99); Roxy yellow ruffle bikini ($12.99); J. Crew white tunic cover-up ($12.99); Urban Outfitters ring with inset pink flowers ($6.99); Nine West white leather heels ($9.99)

photo: Sean Michael Hower.

Beaded chandelier earrings ($8.99); Guess red bohemian halter ($9.99); Turquoise and silver belly chain by Maui artist Tiana ($12.99); American Eagle Outfitters white skirt ($9.99); Turquoise, stone and silver earrings by Maui artist Pua ($9.99); Seed bead and silver pendant necklace ($7.99); Kimchi & Blue floral tunic ($16.99); Diesel gold chain belt ($14.99); Guess skinny jeans ($16.99); Urban Outfitters leather bracelet ($6.99); Scarf-wrap top ($12.99); Guess white trouser shorts ($9.99)

photo: Sean Michael Hower.

Lids newsboy cap ($8.99); Betsy Johnson silver, gold and pearl necklace ($22.99); Trinity innocent floral slipdress ($14.99)

photo: Sean Michael Hower.

American Eagle Outfitters lace newsboy cap ($8.99); Guess mirrored locket necklace ($7.99); Vintage white romantic shirt ($8.99); Lux romantic ruffled shirt ($10.99); Nine West sandals ($9.99)

Elise Clothing Co.
310 Alamaha St., Kahului
(808) 893-5473